This event is FREE and will be from 11:30 am – 1:15 pm on Saturday, July 27th, 2024. Located at Begg’s Auditorium, Rhatigan Center at Wichita State University, 1845 N Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260. This Summit is sponsored by the City of Wichita, Child Start and Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas and there is no cost to attend. Michelle Moe Witte, […]
Ready to turn your business idea into reality? This webinar untangles the startup process and guides you through 10 essential steps. We’ll navigate licenses, taxes, business structure, funding, and more with clear explanations and actions to take!
Protect your intellectual property (IP) and secure your future! Join us for a workshop on intellectual property basics. Learn how to protect your inventions, designs, creative works, and trade secrets with expert guidance from Jessica Pierpoint of the USPTO Kansas Patent and Trademark Resource Center.
With stakeholders from industry, education, workforce development, startups, and government, this summit is the crucible for groundbreaking collaborations. The summit will include industry panels, apprenticeship programs, and a special focus on digital skills development, which are critical for today’s digital workforce. Teachers will also be eligible for one full graduate credit hour issued through WSU.
Join us as we hear from Jacqueline “Jaci” Kelly Jaci's career began as an analyst for federal defense programs in Virginia. In 2009, her husband’s Air Force career brought their family to Wichita, Kansas, where the connections they made deeply rooted them in the community. Upon settling in Wichita, Jaci dedicated herself to raising their […]
Grocery State Sales Tax Legislation Effective on January 1, 2024, Kansas sales tax laws changed for food and food ingredients, creating a reduction to the state sales tax. Join us for a basic overview of the new law and the requirements for collecting at the reduced rate. We will discuss what the law does and […]
The Power of Pinterest During this training, you'll gain insights on the latest platform updates, discover how Pinterest can boost your brand, and learn to craft targeted pins that drive traffic to your website. We'll cover high-quality visuals, ideal aspect ratios, and compelling Calls to Action (CTAs), along with creating pin variety and leveraging group […]
Creating and Uploading Effective Job Descriptions to LinkedIn, Indeed, and Handshake This workshop tackles crafting clear job descriptions that attract top talent. Learn how to highlight your company culture and skills needed, then we'll discuss best practices for uploading your postings to LinkedIn, Indeed, and Handshake for maximum reach. Date: Thursday, August 8 Time: 11:00 am – […]
Hiring Your First Employee Your small business is growing! Let's get you ready to successfully hire and retain your first employee. Join us as we discuss required employee documentation, payroll, whether you can handle in-house or outsource, necessary tax reporting, and other human resource points you should consider. This webinar will also help current employers […]
How to do Business with the City of Wichita Are you a local small business curious about working with the City of Wichita? The Kansas SBDC at WSU hosts Chris Haislett, Contract Compliance Officer, in this session to gain firsthand knowledge on how to become a vendor with the City of Wichita, the City’s procurement […]
